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Wembanyama, Harper Lead Spurs Past Short-Handed Mavericks 122-106 for Their First Victory
Victor Wembanyama and Dylan Harper combined for 45 points as San Antonio outscored Dallas 25-10 in second-chance points.
- On Saturday night, Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points and Dylan Harper added 22 as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 for their first victory of the season.
- The Dallas Mavericks played without marquee stars Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving; Flagg was sidelined by a shoulder injury sustained during a previous game and will be reevaluated next week.
- San Antonio forced 21 turnovers and recorded 34 assists while grabbing 15 offensive rebounds that generated 25 second-chance points, demonstrating statistical dominance throughout the contest.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson emphasized the importance of sustained intensity, stating, "Effort goes a long way," while noting the team must raise its floor on defensive habits after an inconsistent start.
- Rookie Tarris Reed Jr. scored his first NBA basket in the fourth quarter, sparking an 11-3 run that helped the Spurs secure their first win after a challenging early-season stretch.
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NBA: Victor Wembanyama, Spurs pull away from short-handed Mavs
Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points as the visiting San Antonio Spurs earned their first win of the season Saturday by defeating the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 122-106 in the second of a back-to-back for both teams.
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Wembanyama, Harper lead Spurs past short-handed Mavericks 122-106 for their first victory
DALLAS (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 23 points, seven rebounds and four blocks, Dylan Harper scored 22 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 122-106 on Saturday
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San Antonio 122, Dallas 106
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right3Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution53% Left
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C 29%
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